Acer Aspire M3985 Support Question
Acer Aspire M3985 Support Question
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Question posted by crouchergavin on July 17th, 2021
Diagnostic Loop
My Acer desktop is stuck on a diagnostic loop hitting f2 isn't bringing up bios the only thing that does anything is hitting esc changer the Acer diagnostic loop into the windows diagnostic loop is there anything else I can do
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Answer #1: Posted by Technoprince123 on July 17th, 2021 5:14 AM
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https://community.acer.com/en/discussion/232786/acer-aspire-m3985-recovery-loop
https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/all/acer-m3985-with-windows-81-stuck-in-a-repair-loop/69854f84-fb03-4cab-92b6-bc38daf1dd15
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How do I fix my Acer automatic repair loop?
FAQ & Answers
Fix 1. Refresh or Reset PC.
Fix 2. Disable early launch anti-malware protection.
Fix 3. Delete the problematic file.
How do I fix my Acer laptop from diagnosing it?
My Acer laptop Stuck diagnosing PC!!
"Upon the 'Preparing automatic repair' window, press-and-hold Power button 3 times to forcefully shut down the machine. The system will enter boot repair page after 2-3 times of reboot, choose Troubleshoot, then go on to Refresh PC or Reset PC."
How do I get out of diagnosing my computer loop?
Press the F8 key repeatedly as soon as you see the initial screen. Doing this will eventually take you to the Advanced Boot Options menu. After the command is successfully processed, restart your computer to boot up normally. At the next startup sequence, you should no longer see the Automatic repair loop.
How do I get my laptop out of automatic repair loop?
In the boot menu, choose to Troubleshoot > Advanced options > Command Prompt. This will disable the startup repair.
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Acer Aspire M3985 Desktop Service Guide - Page 1
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Acer Aspire M3985 Desktop Service Guide - Page 6
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System Check Procedures
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Power System Check
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Beep Codes
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Checkpoints
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BIOS Recovery
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Jumper and Connector Information
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M/B Placement
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Acer Aspire M3985 Desktop Service Guide - Page 9
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Acer Aspire M3985 Desktop Service Guide - Page 11
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Acer Aspire M3985 Desktop Service Guide - Page 12
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• Type: Use SPI Flash • System BIOS: 8MB • Kernel: AMI Kernel with Acer skin
Power supply
• Non PFC 300W / PFC 300W /FR 300W. • Support models are listed on AVLC.
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Chapter 1
Acer Aspire M3985 Desktop Service Guide - Page 16
...
Socket Type
LGA1155
Minimum operating speed 0 MHz (If Stop CPU Clock in Sleep State in BIOS Setup is set to Enabled.)
BIOS
Item
Specification
BIOS code programer
AMI Kernel with Acer skin
BIOS version
P01-A0
BIOS ROM type
SPI Flash
BIOS ROM size
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Acer Aspire M3985 Desktop Service Guide - Page 31
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Acer Aspire M3985 Desktop Service Guide - Page 33
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Acer Aspire M3985 Desktop Service Guide - Page 84
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Acer Aspire M3985 Desktop Service Guide - Page 85
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Chapter 4
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Acer Aspire M3985 Desktop Service Guide - Page 87
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Acer Aspire M3985 Desktop Service Guide - Page 106
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Acer Aspire M3985 Desktop Service Guide - Page 107
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Q'TY 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
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Acer Aspire M3985 Desktop Service Guide - Page 109
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MB.SJQ0P.001 5
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101...(2.4G 2M 1066FSB LGA1155)
KC.53001.CDG
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Part Number
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Acer Aspire M3985 Desktop Service Guide - Page 114
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